Grace Holland

• Utilized problem-solving techniques when conflicts arose between children.
• Attended professional development courses related to early childhood education or childcare practices.
• Provided a nurturing atmosphere that encouraged positive behavior and development.
• Assisted in the planning and implementation of activities to engage toddlers in learning experiences.
• Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
• Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
• Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
• Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
• Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
• Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
• Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
• Observed children for signs of developmental concerns or delays.

• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Completed my job role in a bilingual setting (english and spanish)
• Built knowledge of the Spanish language and culture and used this to educate and communicate with children from varying cultures
• Used BSL and Makaton to aid children with complex needs
• Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
• Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided
• Facilitated group activities such as debates, role-playing and discussions to help students practice their Spanish conversation skills.
• Utilized various teaching methods including audio and visual aids, worksheets, games and songs to engage students.
• Incorporated cultural elements into the curriculum by having guest speakers or hosting celebrations of holidays from different countries.
• Collaborated with other educators to develop integrated lessons for multiple subjects taught in Spanish.

Worked through an agency temporarily to cover teachers aid duties at Overchurch Junior School

• Collaborated with colleagues within the school community on initiatives designed to improve student achievement.
• Provided assistance to teachers in setting up technology tools for use in instruction.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers on individual performance.
• Helped maintain a safe environment in the classroom by monitoring student behavior.
• Supervised students during lunch, recess, and field trips.
• Organized student records, documents, and other paperwork.
• Worked with individuals or groups of students to reinforce concepts taught in class.
• Assisted teachers with classroom activities and lesson plans.
• Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
• Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
• Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
• Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
• Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
• Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
• Assisted teachers in creating engaging lesson plans for diverse learners.
• Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce classroom concepts.
• Graded assignments, tracked progress, and provided feedback to students.
• Implemented school policies and procedures consistently across classrooms.

TRANSFERRED TO GOODSTART BURLEIGH (see below) BEFORE TRAVELLING TO UK RETURNED TO GOODSTART ALEXANDER DRIVE 05/06/2023

• was assigned reconciliation role within the service and facilitated the implementation of Indigenous perspectives within the service and was in charge of formulating my centres RAP
• communicated with community elders and ensured we had good connections and knowledge of the Indigenous people within our area
• attended teams meeting with multiple other Goodstart services to aid in ensuring we were implementing Indigenous voices effectively within our services. Used information gathered in these seminars to aid in the development of my services RAP.
• worked in multiple positions - Senior Educator in Pre kindergarten (3 to 4 years, multiple SEN children under my care) , Assistant Educator in Kindergarten (4-5 years), Senior Educator in Toddlers (2-3 years) and a SEN support role for a child with a level 3 ASD diagnosis
• took part in multiple professional development opportunities and training to build my knowledge and skill set in my role
• worked with Department of child safety to care for children at risk/ in care and have kept records, documentation and observations that have been used to safeguard the children in my care
• Used ASL and visual guides to aid children with transitions and routine.
• TOOLBOX TRAINING
• was trained in utilising ERS (environmental rating scale) within my room
• Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improving childcare practices.

Flexible work position - reliant on customer demand

EXAMPLES OF WORK

https://www.twigsflorist.com.au/

http://www.classicrockwalls.com.au/

https://trendpaintingsolutions.com.au/

• Content Management of around 250 websites
• Social Media marketing (google, facebook, instagram)
• Graphic design (aided in creating logos and images for clients to suit business needs)
• Performed data entry activities as needed.
• Identified, corrected, and reported data entry errors.
• Updated existing content management systems when needed.
• Researched trends in digital content management systems.
• Assisted in developing content management systems for websites.
• Resolved application issues related to content management system.
• Researched new, burgeoning social media platforms and created social media presence on modern sites.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
• Collaborated with creative teams to develop promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and website content.
• Analyzed customer feedback about websites to determine necessary improvements or adjustments.
• Updated website content regularly with relevant stories or announcements concerning organizational efforts.
• Created content management systems to manage websites efficiently.
• Performed data entry tasks to update databases or spreadsheets with new information.
• Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Researched information online as needed to complete tasks accurately.
• Imported graphics into documents to enhance visual appeal and readability.

• Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
• Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
• Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
• Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.
• Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
• Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
• Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
• communicated and persevered in high stress situations (Christmas and Boxing Day shoppers)